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Naruto Shippūden
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.
- Cast:
- Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, Kazuhiko Inoue
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo
Episode guide
Seasons
S1 • Kazekage Rescue
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2Homecoming
2007-02-15 · 23mA figure passes through the gates. It's an older Naruto, who has returned from a long training journey with Jiraiya. Naruto Uzumaki is back!
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.8The Akatsuki Makes Its Move
2007-02-15 · 23mNaruto and Sakura team up and challenge Kakashi to a survival challenge to show off their progress.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.7The Results of Training
2007-02-22 · 23mNaruto’s and Sakura’s combined skills force Kakashi to use his Sharingan right off the bat. Naruto masterfully unleashes his jutsu one after another.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.7The Jinchuriki of the Sand
2007-03-01 · 23mGaara is quick to detect Deidara’s presence, and an aerial battle ensues with Deidara on his giant bird and Gaara atop sand.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.4The Kazekage Stands Tall
2007-03-15 · 23mNaruto and Sakura defeat Kakashi in the survival challenge. Tsunade assigns them to a three-man squad led by Kakashi, who tells them they are now his equals.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.6Mission Cleared
2007-03-29 · 23mIn order to protect his village from Deidara’s explosive clay, Gaara uses his chakra to create a giant sand shield.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.5Run, Kankuro
2007-03-29 · 23mGaara, his strength completely exhausted, is whisked away by Deidara. Kankuro ignores Baki’s efforts to stop him and immediately sets out in pursuit with a platoon to rescue Gaara.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.2Team Kakashi, Deployed
2007-04-12 · 23mAn urgent message from the Sand Village detailing the Akatsuki’s kidnapping of the Kazekage reaches the Hidden Leaf Village. Tsunade wastes no time in ordering Team Kakashi to the Sand Village.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.5The Jinchuriki's Tears
2007-04-12 · 23mOn her way to the Sand Village, Temari encounters Kakashi and his team. Kakashi admonishes Naruto when he tries to rush ahead…
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.5Sealing Jutsu: Nine Phantom Dragons
2007-04-19 · 23mThe Sand ninja fight against time to treat Kankuro. Even the Sand’s poison expert, Granny Chiyo, is baffled. The only hope lies with the reinforcements sent by Tsunade.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.1The Medical Ninja's Student
2007-04-26 · 23mSakura treats a critically ill Kankuro. After extensive training she’s now a full-fledged Medic Ninja, and Sakura amazes everyone with her sure, steady hands.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.6The Retired Granny's Determination
2007-05-03 · 23mPakkun finds the hideout of the Akatsuki. Team Kakashi and Temari prepare to set out to get Gaara back, but Temari is ordered to stay behind and help guard the village.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 8.5A Meeting With Destiny
2007-05-10 · 23mGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.2Naruto's Growth
2007-05-17 · 23mGuy prepares to use a forbidden secret jutsu. Meanwhile, Naruto falls under Itachi’s genjutsu, and all the anti-genjutsu training he underwent with Jiraiya races through Naruto’s mind.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 8.0The Secret Weapon is Called...
2007-05-24 · 23mGranny Chiyo and Sakura rescue Naruto from Itachi’s genjutsu. Without a moment’s delay, Kakashi begins a counterattack.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0The Secret of Jinchuriki
2007-05-31 · 23mChiyo and Kakashi realize that the attack was just a diversion, and that the Akatsuki have already begun the process of extracting the Tailed Beast from Gaara.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.3The Death of Gaara!
2007-06-07 · 23mTeams Kakashi and Guy take a short rest. Granny Chiyo watches Naruto dozing off and is reminded of Sasori as a child. The pursuit resumes, and when Chiyo wonders why Naruto puts such effort into...
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.1Charge Tactic! Button Hook Entry!!
2007-06-21 · 23mTeams Kakashi and Guy reach the Akatsuki hideout. They hurry to infiltrate but are thwarted by a five-seal barrier. The only way to break the barrier is to remove all five seals at once.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 8.0Traps Activate! Team Guy's Enemy
2007-07-05 · 23mBreaking the five-seal barrier set off a trap, which now has Team Guy battling amazingly accurate copies of themselves. Back at the Akatsuki hideout, Deidara and Sasori struggle to take the Nine-Tail Jinchûriki.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 8.8Hiruko Vs. Two Kunoichi!
2007-07-19 · 23mAt last, the showdown between the old woman and her grandson begins. Sakura is confused by Sasori’s strange appearance, and Granny Chiyo explains that this is Hiruko…
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E21
Episode 21
★ 8.5Sasori's Real Face
2007-07-26 · 23mGranny Chiyo and Sakura manage to expose Sasori, who amazingly looks no older than he did twenty years earlier.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 8.3Chiyo's Secret Skills
2007-08-02 · 23mSakura is caught by Sasori’s tactic and surrounded by a poison cloud.
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E23
Episode 23
★ 8.1Father and Mother
2007-08-02 · 23mChiyo and Sakura take cover, and Sasori wastes no time unleashing a ruthless attack.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 8.1The Third Kazekage
2007-08-09 · 23mSakura counters the Iron Sand attack of the Third Kazekage puppet with superhuman strength.
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E25
Episode 25
★ 8.4Three Minutes Between Life and Death
2007-08-16 · 23mSakura destroys the Third Kazekage puppet thanks to a secret antidote she had taken.
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E26
Episode 26
★ 8.8Puppet Fight: 10 vs. 100!
2007-08-23 · 23mSakura and Granny Chiyo are engaged in a fierce battle with Sasori, who is able turn himself into a human puppet. They somehow bring Sasori down within the time limit, but he ends up reviving.
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E27
Episode 27
★ 8.8Impossible Dream
2007-08-30 · 23mAlthough stung with poison herself, Granny Chiyo uses the last of the antidote on Sakura. Mocking the tender scene between Granny Chiyo and Sakura, Sasori attempts to end Granny Chiyo's life.
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E28
Episode 28
★ 7.7Revival of the Beasts
2007-09-13 · 23mTeam Guy senses the result of the Sakura and Granny Chiyo’s desperate struggle while still in battle with his deadly copy. Although Guy’s team members are showing fatigue, their copies remain strong!
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E29
Episode 29
★ 8.0Kakashi's Enlightened!
2007-09-27 · 23mSakura hurries to get to Naruto with Granny Chiyo, who is suffering from the poison. The members of Team Guy rush to assist Team Kakashi. Meanwhile, with all preparations complete, Kakashi reveals his Mangekyo Sharingan.
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E30
Episode 30
★ 8.7Aesthetics of an Instant
2007-09-27 · 23mNaruto loses all reason to anger and is gradually taken over by the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit. Having been forewarned by Jiraiya, Kakashi narrowly manages to suppress the Nine-Tailed Fox.
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E31
Episode 31
★ 8.7The Legacy
2007-10-18 · 23mRelying on Naruto's power, Granny Chiyo performs the Transmigration Jutsu on Gaara.
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E32
Episode 32
★ 7.7Return of the Kazekage
2007-10-25 · 23mGaara and his rescuers make a triumphant return to the Hidden Sand Village.
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Junko Takeuchi
Naruto Uzumaki (voice)
Noriaki Sugiyama
Sasuke Uchiha (voice)
Chie Nakamura
Sakura Haruno (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Kakashi Hatake (voice)
Showtaro Morikubo
Shikamaru Nara (voice)
Satoshi Hino
Sai (voice)
Akira Ishida
Gaara (voice)
Hideo Ishikawa
Itachi Uchiha (voice)
Koichi Tochika
Neji Hyuga (voice)
Keiko Nemoto
Shizune (voice)